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Judge Blocks DOJ Subpoenas of Minnesota Officials, Cites Unconstitutionality

6/22/2026

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Judge Schiltz Blocks

Judge Patrick Schiltz condemned the DOJ’s subpoena strategy as an unconstitutional, coercive push to force officials into federal immigration enforcement.
The ruling blocked DOJ subpoenas targeting Governor Tim Walz and other Minnesota Democratic leaders.
Governor Tim Walz hailed the ruling as a victory for the rule of law.
The subpoenas sought records on the Trump administration’s Operation Metro Surge, citing no criminal statute.

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Newsom Charges Trump

Governor Gavin Newsom charged President Donald Trump with ordering a DOJ probe of him and wife over 2028 presidential ambitions.
A federal DOJ investigation, launched in 2025 and run by the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Sacramento, remains ongoing.
Senator Adam Schiff said the DOJ’s practices in the probe are abusive.
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Historical Context

In July 24 1974 the U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous, nine-justice decision in United States v. Nixon, ordering President Richard Nixon to turn over Oval Office tapes and curbing absolute executive privilege. The ruling underpins later challenges to broad subpoena power, such as Judge Patrick Schiltz’s recent block of DOJ subpoenas targeting Governor Tim Walz.

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Judge Schiltz Blocks

Judge Patrick Schiltz condemned the DOJ’s subpoena strategy as an unconstitutional, coercive push to force officials into federal immigration enforcement.
The ruling blocked DOJ subpoenas targeting Governor Tim Walz and other Minnesota Democratic leaders.
Governor Tim Walz hailed the ruling as a victory for the rule of law.
The subpoenas sought records on the Trump administration’s Operation Metro Surge, citing no criminal statute.

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